At Bowdoin, your family’s ability to pay is not a factor in or barrier to admission. We do all that we can to ensure that nothing stands between you and your potential success as a college student—starting with need-blind admissions that meets every admitted student's full calculated need.
Our policy is to meet the full calculated need of every student applying for student aid.
Bowdoin’s financial support is behind you throughout your college journey—factoring in financial assistance for books, food, housing, travel, study abroad, internships, career exploration, and more.
Plus, every Bowdoin student receives a MacBook Pro and iPad that they can keep after graduation.
Bowdoin's need-based system of awarding resources has many checks and balances, and it first requires that all families provide a complete and accurate picture of their financial circumstances. Our Student Aid team is prepared to assist you throughout the application and matriculation process.